Chapter 2

I feel such a bright light in my face. I see red. So I force my eyes open. But they only open halfway. I feel shuffling behind me .

In fright I fully awaken and sit up. My head hurts like a bitch. I'm face to face with such a handsome face. He too is confused about his whereabouts. Looks like his head is aching too because he closes his eyes and shakes his head like trying to get rid of the pain. 

I pull the sheets up to cover my body not sure what to say to him. My eyes dart across the room then land on my digital clock. 

"Shit! Shit! " I curse jumping out of bed. 

I'm like fifteen minutes late to my interview. I would need the fifteen minutes to get there by bus now that my car was involved in an accident and insurance would replace it because they claimed it was my fault. 

The man too curses under his breath. Starts to shuffle around collecting his clothes and shoes. Puts on his boxers and shirt then walks out without so much as good bye. Not that I care for it now. I take some painkillers. Brush my teeth too quickly. Wipe my face with moistened towel then have a change of clothes. No time to shower. Just wipe down there and my armpits with moist towel. 

I pack my makeup and some accessories in my bag with my credentials then quickly leave. 

Luckily I catch a bus before it leaves. But I know I'm going to be late so I mentally prepare for the worst. Not the best mood to go to an interview with I know. 

Just as the bus pulls away I realize I left my phone back in the house. I inwardly curse myself for being so careless . Might get an important call and won't know it until I get back. But right now, the interview is more important. 

I conceal my face under layers of makeup so I don't look hanged over like I feel. I don't know what I was thinking going out on a week day knowing very we I have interview following day morning. And I allowed myself to get wasted . One thing I'm thankful is that I didn't go to the guy's house .

Now that would have been the stupidest thing I've ever done and I've actually made some very poor decisions before! 

" Cherry Street. " The driver announces as he pulls over the bus. 

Looks like it's just me alighting. My heart pounds so fast. I'm late I know it without looking at the time. I hope my name hasn't been called out yet because I don't think I'd ever get another chance .And even if they did give me one I'd know they just want to be kind to me but will never hire me .

I walk towards the building hesitantly mentally scolding myself for not being confident enough. How am I supposed to blow their minds away and have me hired when I can't even get a grip! 

With one last long breath to calm myself , I gently push open the glass doors and step in. The lobby is so huge and very white. Just a few steps is the reception desk . A man wearing a nicely pressed suit and a warm smile is behind it. There is a couple of people walking around. 

I assume the line of interviewees is else where. I walk to the reception desk. 

"Hi, welcome to Cherry Street. I assume you are here for the interview? " The man speaks politely. 

Such reception ! I thought I would have to be ignored for a while before I'm answered anything with an attitude. I like this. 

"Uh, hi. Tim. " I read his name tag. " My name is Trinity Lily White . I'm here for the interview yeah. Would you please point me in the direction of the HR ." I speak politely too. 

Silently thank my grandma for teaching me some etiquette . Could come in handy. 

"Ms Lily-white ,you are pretty late. " Tim says with a lazy smile. 

"No, it's miss White. " I correct him without realizing it then panic when he raises his brows at me, " I moved, the Lily and White are separate. "

People always assume it's the same name. I correct them a lot shamelessly.

"Oh, my bad miss White . And also there is no interview today . You would know if you answered your phone . Or checked your messages. " Tim says seriously. 

Shit! Since I already feel like an idiot, I act as if it is just now I'm looking for my phone. And realizing I don't have it. He just laughs a little. 

"How about you try waking up early tomorrow morning miss White ." He advises. 

"Okay I can do that. But may I ask why it is not there today? I hope everything is alright ." I say concerned and inquisitive at the same time. 

"Everything is alright miss White ." He chuckles again looking at me like I'm weird for asking. "It's just the boss couldn't make it, he likes to interview senior staff himself. " 

Oh! I nod in understanding. Then I smile awkwardly and wave him bye. Why am I always asking questions and prying in other people's business? I'm not even working here yet and here I am asking questions. 

I hope Tim forgets me by tomorrow. Last thing I want is the man to look at me weirdly every morning in case I'm hired. 

And I will have to be up all night till morning if it's what it takes to not be late for the interview, again. Something tells me Tim won't be letting that go any time soon. So I have to prove him wrong. 

At least I could get back to my house and shower. I feel so gross but I had to put up with it because I fear being jobless. Been out of work for just a week and already dreading being poor in case I never get another job. 

How did I lose my old job then? Well let's say, I had an affair with my former boss. Turns out he was secretly married with two kids. His wife found out before I did. The man ended it with me but couldn't cut me loose. 

'She's one sure bet for this company when it comes to sales. I swear we are keeping it professional. I'll even transfer her office to another floor .' My former boss used these beautiful words to secure his marriage. 

Working under him for like a year and a half was the hardest thing. I quit a week ago. Just because I feared being jobless. Got the job fresh out of college so I never knew what it meant to not have a job until this one last week. Been cooked up in my house terrified until my friends dragged me out yesterday. 

Long story short, I'm never again involving myself with any CEO. Let's just say the humiliation was beyond what anyone needs in a lifetime. Everyone knew I was kept around and promoted because I slept with the boss. 

Never again! 

Author's note : Yay, chapter two. What do you think so far? 

I know you already know whom the new boss is and Trinity is already involved with him. 

Will I officially introduce our leading male next chapter? Scroll down and find out. 

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